Summary:

The Aurum High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is a low priced HDMI cable which has, according to users, the same capabilities and performance of high end cables. It is a sturdy cable which delivers excellent picture quality and sound, while being backward compatible with all previous HDMI cable standards. It comes packed with features to ensure gaming and home theater entertainment experiences are of excellent quality.

Features of the Aurum High Speed HDMI Cable

Works with all Blu-ray players, HDTVs, Xbox360, PS3 and other HDMI devices

Supports Refresh Rates of up to 240hz and 48-Bit Deep Color

Supports Transfer Rates of 10.2gbps or 340Mhz

Supports DTS-HD Master Audio and True HD Dolby 7.1

HDCP Compliant

Rugged Build

A protective PVC outer layer on this cable acts to protect it from physical strain and external interference. It also maintains the efficiency of the digital signal.

To help resist corrosion, it comes with gold plated connectors

ATC (Authorized Testing Center) certified for resolutions up to 1440p

These features ensure that you receive top quality performance from the cable, but without a hefty price tag. Customers who have purchased and used the cable are more than pleased with its performance and some expressed surprise that it supported 1080p for the price of the cable.

Supports all current HDMI features such as 3D, Ethernet, Audio Return, DTS-HD Master AudioTM and Dolby TrueHD

Advantages

Does not seem cheap or flimsy, very sturdy feel

Great value

Disadvantages

One customer was not happy with the cable not being the advertised length of 6.6′. It came in at six feet in length.

Some users experienced issues with these cables being either DOA or having issues after a month.

User Ratings

Customers that have left reviews for the Aurum High Speed HDMI Cable give it an excellent rating. However, there does seem to be some cables that are DOA and there seems to be an issue with quality . I’d recommend paying a little more and getting either the Aurum Ultra Series, Bluerigger or Mediabridge cables. To see what customers have to say about the cable, you can read the reviews here.

Price

The Aurum HDMI Cable is available online at the best price I’ve found on the net. If you are eligible, it also comes with Free Shipping. You can check for the most current price here.

Recommendation – Cautious

The Aurum High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet is a low end cable which suits most of those who have purchased it. The cable supports a huge range of HDMI hardware such as Panasonic, Sony, Sharp, Samsung, LG, RCA, Visio, Philips, etc. as well PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and all HDMI Connections. The majority of users are very pleased with its performance. We are cautiously optimistic recommending this cable.

Another inexpensive HDMI cable from Aurum that receives excellent reviews, but a small percentage of users have experienced quality issues.